Sanctuaryis one of the UK's leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.
Graduate Development Programme : Cross:Business Leadership (2 Year Fixed Term Contract)
Worcester based with a balance of home and office working
35 hours per week
GBP 28,500 per annum, rising to GBP 30,000 following the successful completion of Year 1
Do you want to work for an organisation that is commercially and customer focused with a social purpose?
Our mission is to build affordable homes and sustainable communities where people choose to live. We provide housing, care and support to more than a quarter of a million customers in England and Scotland and employ over 14,000 people. This includes managing and maintaining much needed social and affordable housing, as well as playing our part in tackling the national housing crisis by building good quality affordable homes.
We are a fast growing, multi:million:pound company that will give you the opportunity to make decisions that have a positive impact on communities throughout the UK. Our Graduate Development Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development to develop to become a leader of the future. Your placements will give you the opportunity to work across our Affordable Housing, Commercial (Care, Students and Sanctuary Support Living) and Corporate Services, providing a holistic view of how Sanctuary operates. You will network with other graduates, build relationships across the entire business, and watch your career grow within a commercially driven organisation.
About the programme:
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:We have a comprehensive induction, where you will be introduced to key senior leaders throughout the business and visit a range of our operations across the UK along with meeting our current and past graduates.
:You will complete four six:month rotational placements across our Commercial, Affordable Housing and Corporate Services.
:Developing your commercial skills whilst making an active contribution to the development of our organisation.
:Involvement in projects that will have a measurable impact on the business.
About you:
Graduating in any degree subject, you will be in your final year of study, or have finished your studies within the past two years, and you will need a 2:1 degree as a minimum.Remember your personal skills will be just as important as your qualifications and we are interested in your potential and look for graduates who are.
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:Determined and focused, a natural at building relationships and inspiring others
:Adaptable with strong problem:solving skills and confident in your own ability
:Commercially astute and have the desire to take us forward as a leader of the future
Learning and Development
The Sanctuary Learning Academy provides effective and high:quality learning opportunities throughout the organisation, supporting our employees to achieve their ambitions and enabling Sanctuary to meet its business objectives. You will also have access to a buddy and mentor.
What will happen after you complete the Graduate Programme?
Upon successful completion of the programme, our Graduates can typically expect to move into senior roles with increased remuneration packages. We therefore enjoy considerably higher retention rates when compared to other graduate schemes.
What can we offer you in return?
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we offer extensive development and training opportunities as well as a comprehensive reward and benefits package:
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:A pension scheme with matching employer contributions f